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Jannik Sinner cites doubles as ‘confidence booster’ in return to form


Jannik Sinner has revealed a somewhat old-school factor in his impressive run of results during the US hard court swing so far.

The Italian 19-year-old is into his fourth career ATP final in Washington DC after overcoming fellow youngster Jenson Brooksby 7-6, 6-1 to face another American, Mackenzie McDonald, for the title.

After poor showings during the grass season and an early exit in Atlanta, Sinner believes that playing doubles has definitely helped get him back on track.

“[Doubles] helps me for sure,” Sinner affirmed after making the final in Washington DC.

“You know, I’ve been out of competition quite long. [At Wimbledon and Atlanta] I’ve had only two matches.”

Sinner teamed up with Reilly Opelka in Atlanta to win a first ATP doubles title of his career, and reached the semi-finals in Washington with Sebastian Korda before falling to second seeds Michael Venus and Neal Skupski.

“Also doubles helps me trying to get the confidence back,” Sinner continued. “Trying to win matches also. Obviously it’s a lot of fun playing with Sebastian [Korda] as well. He’s  a very young player and yeah, trying to win.”

 


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